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New courts open at the Centennial Park Pickleball Complex

Pickleball has become a popular sport in recent years. With a higher number of players, Champaign Park District recently opened additional courts at the Pickleball Complex in Centennial Park on John Street. These courts are free to use and open dawn until 11 p.m., year-round. The Champaign Park District recently...

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Doors Closing hits The Space with Leeloh

On Friday, November 6, The Space got a show from two incredible Illinois bands. Opening for Doors Closing, a Chicago-based alt rock band, was Leeloh—twee pop from right here in Champaign. This was my first time seeing Leeloh, and they did not disappoint. They opened their set with two...

Champaign, IL · 21h

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Quentin Coleman

On a team with experienced veterans and a star transfer, freshman Quentin Coleman may be the engine that makes Illinois go

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Governor JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday

(Champaign-jm) – 4 juveniles were arrested and 3 guns recovered following an incident near Barnes and Noble in Champaign Saturday afternoon. Champaign Police say they used Automated License Plate Reader technology to find a stolen vehicle. It was discovered near the intersection of Marketview Drive and Anthony Drive just before 4pm. The vehicle was involved in a crash and the occupants had ran away. 4 juveniles were arrested and 3 unlawfully possessed firearms were recovered. A 5th person escaped. Anyone with information is asked to call Champaign Police.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

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Illinois football to face No. 4 ranked UCLA on Friday

CHAMPAIGN – The University of Illinois football team will face fourth-ranked UCLA on the road at 8 p.m. Friday. The Illini (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten Conference) will face an undefeated Bruins (9-0, 6-0) team. “I think it’s awesome to be in Week 10 and to face a team that’s...

Champaign, IL · 14h

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Mommy Matters: More parents refusing Vitamin K shot for their newborns

Mommy Matters: More parents refusing Vitamin K shot for their newborns.

Champaign, IL · 16h

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‘Purses for a Purpose’ fundraiser draws large amount

STATE REPRESENTATIVE Regan Deering of the 104th District, center, joined in the fun at the Purses for a Purpose fundraiser on October 22 in Atwood. She is joined by coordinators Sue Falk, left, and Ginger Denton. Purses, Purses and Purses, oh my, just which one do I bid on to...

Atwood, IL · 1d

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The Week: November 9-12

Sign up to make zines on Wednesday, Allerton Park & Retreat Center, before registration closes, $5. Treat yourself to some midweek crafting at Allerton’s zine workshop on Wednesday, November 11. Artist and librarian Megan Lotts will instruct students on zine-making and zine history, as well as a chance to explore the grounds and a curated collection of nature-themed zines to get inspired. Registration closes at the end of the day on Monday. (RR)

Champaign County, IL · 1d

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Illinois football streaks into the record books with Friday night win vs. Nebraska

The Illini have turned their 2026 season around and now have the longest win streak in nearly a half-decade.

Champaign, IL · 1d

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Illinois voters pass proposals objecting to state anti-BDS law

Voters in eight municipalities in Illinois approved ballot measures last week registering formal objections to the state’s law barring state pension investments in companies that boycott Israel. The ballot measures will have no effect on state policy. But pro-Palestinian groups are celebrating the wins as demonstrations of shifting public...

Illinois · 1d

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High Five (+5): Opening Week

After Illinois won their Big Ten season opener at Ohio State last December, we rolled out the High Five video clip feature. The Illini would go on to win 12 of their next 13 games - a stretch which would establish themselves as one of the best teams in college basketball and laid the foundation for a what ultimately became a Final Four caliber season. I’m not saying that the High Five series had anything to do with that, but it seem conveniently coincidental in retrospect. Regardless, the High Five posts were a ton of fun to do so, of course, we’re going to run it back this season.

Champaign, IL · 1d